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Jaw
01
mandíbula, maxilar inferior
the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth
Exemplos
He clenched his jaw in frustration when he heard the news.
Ele cerrou o maxilar em frustração quando ouviu a notícia.
The dentist checked the alignment of her jaw to ensure there were no issues with her bite.
O dentista verificou o alinhamento de sua mandíbula para garantir que não havia problemas com sua mordida.
02
the bony structure of a vertebrate's skull that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
Exemplos
The lion 's powerful jaw allows it to crush bones.
The X-ray revealed a fracture in the jaw.
03
one of the opposing parts of a tool or device that closes to grip, hold, or secure an object
Exemplos
The vise 's jaws held the metal piece firmly in place.
He adjusted the jaws of the clamp to fit the workpiece.
to jaw
01
to bite or chew food
Exemplos
She jawed the sandwich absentmindedly while reading
The horse jaws its feed throughout the day.
02
to converse casually or socially
Exemplos
They jawed for hours over coffee.
She jawed with her neighbors about the weather.
03
conversar, tagarelar
to talk at length in a tedious or annoying way
Exemplos
Despite the urgent deadline, he continued to jaw about unrelated topics, wasting valuable time.
Apesar do prazo urgente, ele continuou a tagarelar sobre tópicos não relacionados, desperdiçando tempo valioso.
The professor cautioned the students not to jaw during examinations to maintain a quiet testing environment.
O professor alertou os alunos para não tagarelarem durante os exames para manter um ambiente de teste tranquilo.
04
to reprimand angrily or seriously
Exemplos
The coach jawed the players for their sloppy performance.
She was jawed by her parents for staying out late.
